Israel Vows 'Full Force' in Lebanon Amid Ceasefire If Soldiers Threatened
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Israel stated it would use "full force" in Lebanon, even during the current ceasefire, if its soldiers face any threat.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the military to demolish any "booby-trapped" structures or roads near the border that could endanger troops.
- The aim is to dismantle structures in villages that served as Hezbollah outposts and threatened Israeli communities, following the death of an Israeli soldier in a booby-trapped building.
Israel's security remains paramount, and our Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has made it unequivocally clear: the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will employ "full force" in Lebanon if our soldiers face any threat, even amidst the ongoing ceasefire. This firm stance, reiterated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, underscores our unwavering commitment to protecting our troops on the ground and in the air.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have instructed the IDF to act with full force, both on the ground and from the air, including during the ceasefire, in order to protect our soldiers in Lebanon from any threat.
The recent tragic death of an Israeli soldier, killed by a booby-trapped building in southern Lebanon, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking despite the truce. Consequently, the IDF has been explicitly instructed to demolish any structures or roads that have been rigged with explosives. This decisive action is not arbitrary; it is a necessary measure to neutralize Hezbollah outposts that have been established in villages near the border, posing a direct threat to Israeli communities.
The aim is 'to remove the houses in the villages near the border that served in every respect as Hezbollah terror outposts and threatened Israeli communities'.
Our objective in Lebanon is clear: the disarmament of Hezbollah and the elimination of threats to our northern residents. While we pursue a combination of military and diplomatic solutions, we will not hesitate to take further military action if the Lebanese government fails to uphold its responsibilities. As reported by CNA, Israel has already carried out demolitions in towns like Bint Jbeil, a former site of intense fighting. This proactive approach is essential for establishing a security zone and ensuring the safety of our citizens, demonstrating Israel's resolve to defend itself against persistent threats.
The overarching goal of the campaign in Lebanon is the disarmament of Hezbollah and the removal of threat to northern communities, through a combination of military and diplomatic measures.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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